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Zapotec wool rug (2.5x10), "Life in Oaxaca"

Product ID: 184266

Delfina Ruiz by Delfina Ruiz (55)
Wonderfully intricate, complex patterns in earth colors come to life on a handloom. Delfina Ruiz demonstrates Mexico's Zapotec artistry and her own... more

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Wonderfully intricate, complex patterns in earth colors come to life on a handloom. Delfina Ruiz demonstrates Mexico's Zapotec artistry and her own weaving skills with this dazzling wool rug.

Titled Vida en Teotitlán in Spanish.

  • 3.14 kgs
  • 6.9 lbs
  • 2.97 m L x 0.8 m W
  • 9.75 ft. L x 2.6 ft. W
  • Pile height: 0.5 cm H
  • Pile height: 0.2" H

  • 100% wool
  • Dry clean only
  • All natural dyes
  • Designed for floor use
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
  • Product ID: 184266

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Delfina Ruiz has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $3000. Proceeds were used to invest in a bulk purchase of wool yarn for her rugs.

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